Project Manager

State of Washington • Olympia, WA

359d • $98,040 - $128,676 • Remote

About The Position

Leads and directs high-visibility information technology projects such as infrastructure upgrades, feasibility studies, business-focused IT solution development, upgrades to legacy systems, and implementation of statewide case management systems for Washington's judicial branch of government. Reporting to the Project Management and Quality Assurance Manager, this expert professional works independently with significant decision-making authority as defined by ISD senior leadership. Interacts regularly with executive leadership, agency management, all levels of division staff, and external stakeholders, including judicial branch decision makers. This position has full supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration, or a closely allied field.
• Three (3) years of project management experience in a large/complex information technology environment.
• Experience managing/directing professional staff.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Nice To Haves

• Leadership and interpersonal skills to work across boundaries and to establish and maintain professional working relationships.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Skill in research methods and practices.
• Knowledge of management principles & effective project management practices.
• Ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems in a consultative manner.
• Ability to multi-task and effectively coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of organizational business processes, computer applications, operating systems, and current technologies.

Responsibilities

• Leads project chartering and schedule development; establishes business goals and priorities with customers, partners, and staff.
• Effectively and accurately communicates project mission, vision, and scope, working collaboratively with internal and external parties.
• Negotiates for schedule, resources, and budget.
• Leads and directs multiple projects; manages personnel and related issues; defines scope and work plans; manages budgets.
• Directs and manages workload; procures, creates, and manages contracts; tracks and manages risks and issues.
• Ensures that approved project requirements are fully met and that projects are completed on time, within budget, and consistent with established standards.
• Maintains project plans (schedule, resources, risk, issues, budget); applies project management methodology & best practices.
• Facilitates identification and definition of business and technical requirements for solution development and integration into enterprise application environment.
• Effectively communicates and coordinates between business and technical cross-functional teams.
• Communicates project status to internal and external stakeholders; reports status and health of project to senior management.
• Ensures that projects are closed out at their determined conclusion, goals and objectives achievement is evaluated with project leadership.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• Work-life balance.
• Employee growth opportunities.
• Diversity and inclusion efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Economic Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree